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afghanistan was an exceptional issue. is that almost directly to attacks on our soil and give before long americans became fatigued by the ever-growing number. the became frustrated by the slow progress of countries toward democracy and stability. afghanistan despite its importance quickly started to seem like a sinkhole. if we are patient how much more impatient the benefits of them were humanitarian is compassion. even when you talk to aid workers whose philanthropic work takes them overseas focus your work on america. why go to africa or asia or south america to help kids will help disasters, why not do it right here? there are complicated answers to these questions. i am not a warmonger. particularly adverse toward and not someone who believes the imperialistic attitudes in the imperialistic attitudes about the world outside of america all within america, but our passion command loads command responsibility can never end in our borders. of course the united states has an important role to play around the world. resour
afghanistan was an exceptional issue. is that almost directly to attacks on our soil and give before long americans became fatigued by the ever-growing number. the became frustrated by the slow progress of countries toward democracy and stability. afghanistan despite its importance quickly started to seem like a sinkhole. if we are patient how much more impatient the benefits of them were humanitarian is compassion. even when you talk to aid workers whose philanthropic work takes them overseas...
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in the meantime, congressional leaders are winding up their tour of afghanistan. john mccain and lindsay gramm and joe lieberman got a firsthand look of conditions in that region. the trio disagrees with the president's withdrawal timetable. >> the message needs to be sent to our friends and enemies in afghanistan and the world that the date of the middle of 2011 must be conditions based and conditions based firmly, otherwise it will send an uncertain trumpet, which will then encouraged our enemies and discourage our friends. >> senator mccain says he supports the war strategy and has faith in the leadership of david petraeus. this just in, u.s. attorney general eric holder is filing a lawsuit challenging his arizona 's tough new law concerning immigration. more on this jury of 5:00. how you can win tends to see the grammy award winning artists coming up. more and more people coming to -- becoming confused over recalls. keri angle here to answer your plans and gardening questions. you can e-mail your questions. first, -- >> i am 77 years old. still doing the spiri
in the meantime, congressional leaders are winding up their tour of afghanistan. john mccain and lindsay gramm and joe lieberman got a firsthand look of conditions in that region. the trio disagrees with the president's withdrawal timetable. >> the message needs to be sent to our friends and enemies in afghanistan and the world that the date of the middle of 2011 must be conditions based and conditions based firmly, otherwise it will send an uncertain trumpet, which will then encouraged...
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are not getting their death benefits is truly gut-wrenching. 12 years of war in afghanistan, far from of furloughs and fighting in washington, these troops have the most dangerous job in government. collins was on patrol when he was killed. he was only 19 years old. >> it is hard knowing i won't get the phone call, and he is like i love you mom. >> reporter: in milwaukee, as mother, shannon grieves her loss, she and other families of service members killed since october first will not get their death benefits, $136,000 usually paid within hours of the death, to cover funeral costs or the return of their loved one's flag-draped coffins. >> while that may not be urgent for some, it is urgent for me. the sacrifices that our kids are making at the age they're making them, i can't understand how this will be a benefit that is with held, i don't understand it. >> reporter: in kandahar province, sergeant patrick hawkins from pennsylvania, on his fourth deployment to afghanistan, a decorated army ranger killed while trying to help a wounded ranger. jennifer marino, also 25, a nurse from san d
are not getting their death benefits is truly gut-wrenching. 12 years of war in afghanistan, far from of furloughs and fighting in washington, these troops have the most dangerous job in government. collins was on patrol when he was killed. he was only 19 years old. >> it is hard knowing i won't get the phone call, and he is like i love you mom. >> reporter: in milwaukee, as mother, shannon grieves her loss, she and other families of service members killed since october first will...
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troops home from afghanistan. good evening, everyone. >> tonight, the president said that the tide of war is receding as he begins plans to return troops from afghanistan. >> judy name kerik >> he made a promise. >> starting next month, we will be able to remove 10,000 of our troops from afghanistan by the end of this year. and we will bring home a total of 33,000 troops by next summer. >> the drawdown would bring home all troops from last year's surge in afghanistan. it will be the start of a full combat pullout over the next few years. >> our mission will change from combat to support. by 2014, this process of transition will be complete. >> the detail what that would look like as he praised the success and that the surge has brought. >> the goal that we seek is achievable and can be expressed simply. no safe haven for which al qaeda and is the fillets can launch attacks against their homeland and our allies -- against our homeland and our allies. >> on capitol hill, some called for a faster pullout. as some of
troops home from afghanistan. good evening, everyone. >> tonight, the president said that the tide of war is receding as he begins plans to return troops from afghanistan. >> judy name kerik >> he made a promise. >> starting next month, we will be able to remove 10,000 of our troops from afghanistan by the end of this year. and we will bring home a total of 33,000 troops by next summer. >> the drawdown would bring home all troops from last year's surge in...
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. >> now to the war in afghanistan. the president admits there is a lot to be done before troops can come home. >> that comes on the heels of a report that gave insights on when the troops should be able to come home. we have more from washington. >> it seems things are still on track to begin pulling out troops from afghanistan in july, 2011. it is harder to nail down when all 100,000 troops will come home. one year after president obama ordered 30,000 more troops to afghanistan, the white house touted progress. >> thanks to our troops and civilians on the ground, we are on track. >>goals like disrupting the taliban. the timeline for a full pullout is still uncertain. >> it will be conditions based. in terms of what that line looks like beyond july, 2011, i think the answer is, we do not know. >> the on classified summary of the war review described gains as fragile, admitting that progress has not been fast enough in pakistan and outlining challenges ahead at the end of the deadliest year for u.s. forces since the war
. >> now to the war in afghanistan. the president admits there is a lot to be done before troops can come home. >> that comes on the heels of a report that gave insights on when the troops should be able to come home. we have more from washington. >> it seems things are still on track to begin pulling out troops from afghanistan in july, 2011. it is harder to nail down when all 100,000 troops will come home. one year after president obama ordered 30,000 more troops to...
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in afghanistan which includes turning over the combat lead. world leaders are working on a timeline to transition security from nato to afghan forces. the challenge is to implement it effectively. >> there will be challenges ahead. the loss of life continues in afghanistan. there will be hard days ahead. >> the u.s.-backed strategy will be formally endorsed at the nato summit. >> there will be no rush for the exits, we will stay committed,. >> this follows france's decision to withdraw its troops early. negotiations are set to start on how to support afghan forces after the deadline. the president expects a decade of transformation in afghanistan at a cost of more than $4 billion a year. "we're here to protest against the wars in afghanistan. >> in a sign of tensions, protesters clashed with police blocks from where the ants -- from where the world leaders are meeting. >> one officer was stabbed in the leg. >> several other issues will also be discussed before the summit ends today including international security matters. in >> the fate of th
in afghanistan which includes turning over the combat lead. world leaders are working on a timeline to transition security from nato to afghan forces. the challenge is to implement it effectively. >> there will be challenges ahead. the loss of life continues in afghanistan. there will be hard days ahead. >> the u.s.-backed strategy will be formally endorsed at the nato summit. >> there will be no rush for the exits, we will stay committed,. >> this follows france's...
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for the mta transit team, i'm mark jones. >>> i'm major kenneth smith stationed in afghanistan. i want to wish my wife a merry christmas and our soon to be born baby a merry christmas also. i can't wait to see you both and uh, see you soon. >>> we're taking a look outside at maryland's most powerful doppler radar, we have stuff showing up towards hagerstown. looks like there's green in the form of rain. i believe it's colder. anything falling right now could be in the form of a snow shower near hagerstown split between i-70 and 81. 15 north towards sabilusville. this period of snow or snow shower off to the east. temperatures in the mid-30s to near 40. blustery winds expected throughout the day. let's see what's happening on the roads. here's kim brown. >> thanks, justin. it's a bliszry -- blustery morning. we're off to a better start today than yesterday. disabled vehicle blocked lane five at the fort mchenry tunnel. you'll see in middle river, route 150, eastern avenue closed in both directions due to flooding. try to avoid that area if we can. cold spring lane, traffic remain
for the mta transit team, i'm mark jones. >>> i'm major kenneth smith stationed in afghanistan. i want to wish my wife a merry christmas and our soon to be born baby a merry christmas also. i can't wait to see you both and uh, see you soon. >>> we're taking a look outside at maryland's most powerful doppler radar, we have stuff showing up towards hagerstown. looks like there's green in the form of rain. i believe it's colder. anything falling right now could be in the form of...
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afghanistan? email us your response to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> coming up, caught red handed. a florida man cannot escape the scene of his crime. >> and president obama is he ya know, i'm really glad we finally decided to see where raisin bran crunch is made. yeah, this trip is way overdue. i just can't wait to see all those crunchy flakes in action. i hope i get a chance to put two scoops!™ of raisins in some boxes. you know what will really get us in the spirit? ♪ 99 boxes of raisin bran crunch ♪ ♪ if you're nice to me i'll share some with you ♪ ♪ you take one down ( and pass it around ) ♪ ♪ 98 boxes of raisin bran crunch ♪ three tasty ingredients, one great combination. ♪ raisin bran crunch! from kellogg! >> welcome back. a warm start for us this wednesday. 70 degrees downtown. we do not expect any weather problems. it should be a nice day. 65 in parkton. the further you get away from the city in the water, the cooler this morning. we will be near 90 degrees. the record hi
afghanistan? email us your response to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> coming up, caught red handed. a florida man cannot escape the scene of his crime. >> and president obama is he ya know, i'm really glad we finally decided to see where raisin bran crunch is made. yeah, this trip is way overdue. i just can't wait to see all those crunchy flakes in action. i hope i get a chance to put two scoops!™ of raisins in some boxes. you know what will really get us in the spirit? ♪ 99 boxes...
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dozens killed in a coordinated attack in afghanistan. by today's bomb >> just one day after world leaders met to discuss the future of afghanistan, dozens are killed in a coordinated attack. suicide bombers struck crowds of shiite muslims as they celebrated the holiest day on their calendar. more on the deadliest day in that country in nearly a decade -- >> at least 58 people have been killed and nearly 200 injured in a coordinated attacks in afghanistan in different parts of the country. the first one took place in the capital placekabul, where a suicide bomber targeted shiite muslims. 54 people were killed in that attack. at least 150 people were wounded. later, in northern afghanistan, a similar attack to the one we saw in kabul. this time, it was a bicycle bomb, also targeting shia muslims. in kandahar, another attack. no one was killed in that attack. we have not seen sectarian violence in the past in afghanistan to even the taliban sent out an e-mail condemning the attack, and said the taliban would never attack afghans on the basi
dozens killed in a coordinated attack in afghanistan. by today's bomb >> just one day after world leaders met to discuss the future of afghanistan, dozens are killed in a coordinated attack. suicide bombers struck crowds of shiite muslims as they celebrated the holiest day on their calendar. more on the deadliest day in that country in nearly a decade -- >> at least 58 people have been killed and nearly 200 injured in a coordinated attacks in afghanistan in different parts of the...
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afghanistan people. is it what we would want, is it anywhere near what someone living in baltimore would expect from a government, from the daily life, the human rights. no it is not. >> reporter: up the road in baltimore when the troops coming home is not as important as supporting those still on the frontline. >> there are people giving ultimate sacrifice to do what they believe is right and to protect us and all i have to say is they have my support 100%. >> reporter: funeral arrangements are still being worked out but he said his father will be buried at arlington. >> thank you. security cameras lead police to a man breaking in to a dorm room. a student woke up to a man in her room. he was jiggling door handles in the dorm room looking for an open one. keys are required to get into the dorm it's not air tight because students often leave doors open for others. >> a lot of people stay in the building because they know people on the floor and they think if you don't have a key you shouldn't be able to
afghanistan people. is it what we would want, is it anywhere near what someone living in baltimore would expect from a government, from the daily life, the human rights. no it is not. >> reporter: up the road in baltimore when the troops coming home is not as important as supporting those still on the frontline. >> there are people giving ultimate sacrifice to do what they believe is right and to protect us and all i have to say is they have my support 100%. >> reporter:...
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will be doing better in afghanistan a year from now -- is some doubt remains that the u.s. will be doing better in afghanistan a year from now. >> an internal police investigation is underway in seattle. >> this girl is under age. >> we will have the police officers' response just moments after punching a teenage girl. >> we will find out why some state teachers are opposed to what could be a new evaluation system. new at 6:00, why millions of dollars ma >> breaking news right now from baltimore county, an accident to tell you about. captain roy taylor is up in the air. >> this is just north of the beltway, and overturned vehicle. rescue was in progress, very serious. we observed fire crews doing cpr to the victim. people trying to commit to baltimore city will have a problem because they have shut down -- is backing up quickly all the way to the beltway. >> covering the nation tonight, an internal police investigation is underway in seattle after a police officer punched a 17- rolle girl in the face. the incident was recorded on a cell phone. the officer was trying to cite
will be doing better in afghanistan a year from now -- is some doubt remains that the u.s. will be doing better in afghanistan a year from now. >> an internal police investigation is underway in seattle. >> this girl is under age. >> we will have the police officers' response just moments after punching a teenage girl. >> we will find out why some state teachers are opposed to what could be a new evaluation system. new at 6:00, why millions of dollars ma >>...
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afghanistan was also a topic the president discussed. coming up at 6:45 -- the president's response on sending more troops into afghanistan. live in the studio, sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> time now 6:07. if you have changed the channel during one of the president's interviews odds are you'll find his face on the new channel you changed it to. do you think that mr. obama's media blitz was overkill? you can log on to abc2news.com and tell us what you think. you can friend us on facebook or twitter. all you have to do is write us. go to abc2news.com. >>> it's 6:07. to a developing story. a confidential report is out and it says that the war in afghanistan will fail if more troops are not sent overseas. general stanley mccrist tal, the top commander in afghanistan says while some progress has been made the overall effort is getting worse. he requested more soldiers to be sent. the report has been now sent to defense secretary robert gates. in august. now the president is trying to decide whether or not to send more troops to afghanistan.
afghanistan was also a topic the president discussed. coming up at 6:45 -- the president's response on sending more troops into afghanistan. live in the studio, sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> time now 6:07. if you have changed the channel during one of the president's interviews odds are you'll find his face on the new channel you changed it to. do you think that mr. obama's media blitz was overkill? you can log on to abc2news.com and tell us what you think. you can friend us on...
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more than 5,000 servicemen and women died in iraq and afghanistan. many had children who are learning to help each other. >> reporter: teresa and her daughter magan made this journey every memorial day weekend for the last four years. >> he loved life so much. >> reporter: visiting the grave of a husband and father who died when his helicopter went down in iraq. >> watching them go through what they went through -- it was the worse. >> reporter: magan was ten years old tried to take her own life. >> my mom and my sister almost lost me three times. i overdosed and i was cutting myself. >> reporter: now, 14, magan found a place to heal. >> let me see the picture. >> reporter: a group that brings surviving family of fallen soldiers together. >> this is our safe place to talk about our loved ones and to introduce them to others who never got the chance to know them. >> reporter: bonnie carroll started it in 1994 after her husband was killed in a plane crash. this weekend much of the focus is on surviving children. a photograph of each here is tied to the
more than 5,000 servicemen and women died in iraq and afghanistan. many had children who are learning to help each other. >> reporter: teresa and her daughter magan made this journey every memorial day weekend for the last four years. >> he loved life so much. >> reporter: visiting the grave of a husband and father who died when his helicopter went down in iraq. >> watching them go through what they went through -- it was the worse. >> reporter: magan was ten years...
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force in afghanistan. and president obama got political advice on afghanistan troop levels from an unexpected source. >> suppose the surge continues to succeed in the summer of 2012, the president was able then to announce a massive withdrawal. that would be helpful to the president politically. i always try to help him as much as i can politically. >> reporter: secretary gates acknowledged today there are preliminary diplomatic contact between the taliban and other countries, including the u.s., aimed at ending the conflict in afghanistan. >>> the news edge is everywhere. the u.s. coast guard rescued a father and son on this father's day during a routine patrol. it spotted an overturned boat. crews spotted the father and son boaters. both spent nearly two hours in the water, but were wearing life jackets. >>> the situation is growing worse in northern missouri, where several levees have failed to hold back water from nearby dams. water began flooding farm land and homes last night. most residents have eva
force in afghanistan. and president obama got political advice on afghanistan troop levels from an unexpected source. >> suppose the surge continues to succeed in the summer of 2012, the president was able then to announce a massive withdrawal. that would be helpful to the president politically. i always try to help him as much as i can politically. >> reporter: secretary gates acknowledged today there are preliminary diplomatic contact between the taliban and other countries,...
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. >> i am in afghanistan. i want to wish my husband mary christmas and say hello to all of my family and friends in maryland. god bless. >> i am station in afghanistan. merry christmas. >> i am serving in kabul, afghanistan. happy holidays to my husband, my kids, my brothers, and all of my family and friends in baltimore, maryland. i miss you guys. >> happy holidays. i am with army civil affairs and psychological planned airborne out of north carolina. merry christmas and happy new year to friends and family in westminster, maryland. westminster, maryland. on the 4g lte devices you love. like the droid bionic by motorola for $199.99. or the pantech breakout for $49.99. our lowest price ever. get the technology you love, on the network you deserve.
. >> i am in afghanistan. i want to wish my husband mary christmas and say hello to all of my family and friends in maryland. god bless. >> i am station in afghanistan. merry christmas. >> i am serving in kabul, afghanistan. happy holidays to my husband, my kids, my brothers, and all of my family and friends in baltimore, maryland. i miss you guys. >> happy holidays. i am with army civil affairs and psychological planned airborne out of north carolina. merry christmas...
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and the president of afghanistan said the explosion. explosion occurred near the home of his former first vice president. >>> and a developing story the family of a truck driver killed on the bay bridge wants the state to make changes and they are taking legal action. linda so is tracking the latest for us. >> reporter: the family said the crash that killed the 57- year-old could have been prevented if the state had made the bridge safer. now they are ewing for $7 million. john short said he survived the impact and got his seatbelt off. his family claims that the driver who had been drinking caused the crash that happened in august of last year. and the state has to bear the responsibility. they say two way traffic in effect at the time of the crash is unsafe and should be stopped. the family said it should have done a better job maintaining barriers. this he had the chaens to strengthen the bull but did not. >> at that time they were told to epoxy coat the bolts that cook county the wall. they chose not to. >>> the lawsuit means anothe
and the president of afghanistan said the explosion. explosion occurred near the home of his former first vice president. >>> and a developing story the family of a truck driver killed on the bay bridge wants the state to make changes and they are taking legal action. linda so is tracking the latest for us. >> reporter: the family said the crash that killed the 57- year-old could have been prevented if the state had made the bridge safer. now they are ewing for $7 million. john...
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his main message is the war in afghanistan is ending, but the u.s. commitment is not. nightly news with brian williams will have opal report on the president's trip -- it will have a full report. >> to lead, and the report takes aim at maryland's air quality. >> why the state is not meeting federal ozone standards new york officials say it is unlikely to get better anytime soon. >> john harbaugh had a lot of headaches to deal with after an interview on our morning radio show. >> warmer temperatures moving in today and a few thunderstorms are showing up on hd doppler. we will track those storms, coming up next. sunni report says maryland is not meeting federal ozone standards. there are signs of improvement, up from 85% in 2005. department officials said the stake will likely not meet upper ozone standards because 70% of maryland's air pollution blows in from other states. the environment was the focus today during a tour by federal officials in baltimore. kids learn about the internal justice an elementary school. basically it is making sure that laws and regulations t
his main message is the war in afghanistan is ending, but the u.s. commitment is not. nightly news with brian williams will have opal report on the president's trip -- it will have a full report. >> to lead, and the report takes aim at maryland's air quality. >> why the state is not meeting federal ozone standards new york officials say it is unlikely to get better anytime soon. >> john harbaugh had a lot of headaches to deal with after an interview on our morning radio show....
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. >> but right from afghanistan is gone. bring the troops home. >> how many more people have to die? both u.s. service members and afghan citizens. before we say, enough. >> in the senate, john mccain worries a speedy pullout would leave afghanistan open to the taliban and al qaeda. >> if we leave them in defeat, we will repeat the lessons of history. >> the pentagon also pushed for a slower drawdown. >> you need to keep enough forces there through next summer to keep the heat on taliban leadership. or you risk failure. >> polls show more than half of americans want troops out of afghanistan. tonight -- >> to send an additional 30,000 troops to afghanistan. >> the president is making his case. white is now time to start coming home. -- what it is now time to start coming home. >> the administration has the complete withdrawal will not come until 2014. >> you can watch be addressed to the nation tonight at 8:00. we will carry it live. we will stream the address on our website, wbaltv.com. >> there are fewer md. teenagers drop
. >> but right from afghanistan is gone. bring the troops home. >> how many more people have to die? both u.s. service members and afghan citizens. before we say, enough. >> in the senate, john mccain worries a speedy pullout would leave afghanistan open to the taliban and al qaeda. >> if we leave them in defeat, we will repeat the lessons of history. >> the pentagon also pushed for a slower drawdown. >> you need to keep enough forces there through next...
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. >> death in afghanistan. the maryland marine killed in a combat zone. >> and violence behind bars. two possible solutions to the problems in prison. >> live in high definition, from wbff tv in baltimore, this is fox 45 news "late edition". >> hello again, i am jeff barnd. >> and i am jennifer gilbert. baltimore county police say they have busted a dogfighting operation. that also operated as a drug ring. >> tonight, three pit bulls are being evaluated and police are looking on two other leads. investigators say they made alarming finds when they raided a rowhome in north point. they found a treadmill, weights, and steroids they say were used on the k-9's. and found evidence of drugs. tonight the three pit bulls are at the animal control shelter. nicole carusso and 2 others, face felony charges tonight, and 1 friend comes to their against. >> she loved her dogs. she would never fight these dogs. >> the suspects also had, and this is extremely alarming to us. a large quantity of veterinarian type medications, p
. >> death in afghanistan. the maryland marine killed in a combat zone. >> and violence behind bars. two possible solutions to the problems in prison. >> live in high definition, from wbff tv in baltimore, this is fox 45 news "late edition". >> hello again, i am jeff barnd. >> and i am jennifer gilbert. baltimore county police say they have busted a dogfighting operation. that also operated as a drug ring. >> tonight, three pit bulls are being...
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meltzer.owell >> controversy over the afghanistan plan. you will hear from one state lawmaker next. >> the manager gives the definition to the -- in meaning to the definition of what of when. that is next in sports. >> a couple of showers for th e weekend. 81 at the airport and 87 at the >> the military top officer called the president. the afghanistan plan aggressive and said the withdrawal is much quicker than he would have preferred. he to agrees with the president's decision. >> the most important issue with afghanistan is to make sure when we leave that we do not have to come back again because the taliban or al qaeda will be able to start training and planning another attack on the u.s. our national security is the top issue. >> president obama announced last night that 10,000 troops will come home by the year's end. another 23,000 are expected home by the end of next summer. if you see an airplane flying lower than usual, there is no need to reward. nasa will be conducting a series of research flights with an aircraft flying 1,000 f
meltzer.owell >> controversy over the afghanistan plan. you will hear from one state lawmaker next. >> the manager gives the definition to the -- in meaning to the definition of what of when. that is next in sports. >> a couple of showers for th e weekend. 81 at the airport and 87 at the >> the military top officer called the president. the afghanistan plan aggressive and said the withdrawal is much quicker than he would have preferred. he to agrees with the president's...
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. >> the soldier from afghanistan has been killed in afghanistan. -- a soldier from the record county has been killed and up in the stand. he leaves behind two daughters. another soldier from california was killed in that attack. >> in tonight's medical alert, you think that look a lot like beef, and it may be. the u.s. department of agricultural food and safety and inspection services says it is from chef-requested foods. it includes the establishment number est5792. that was a gesture needed to retail stores in maryland, but no health problems have been reported. looking at mri images of the brain may give doctors clues they need to spot alzheimer's patients early. measure brainhoose bree scans. past that is have shown the area of the brain play a role in alzheimer's disease. 19 patients were classified as high-risk after the brain scan. follow-up studies show over 20% and experience cognitive decline within three years. we talk with an alzheimer's expert on wbal.com. more and more children are ending up in the hospital with symptoms that appear to be like the flu, which it is not.
. >> the soldier from afghanistan has been killed in afghanistan. -- a soldier from the record county has been killed and up in the stand. he leaves behind two daughters. another soldier from california was killed in that attack. >> in tonight's medical alert, you think that look a lot like beef, and it may be. the u.s. department of agricultural food and safety and inspection services says it is from chef-requested foods. it includes the establishment number est5792. that was a...
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>> my overriding goal is to dismantle the al qaeda network. >> 68,000 troops are in afghanistan now, almost one- third on barack obama's order. the pentagon is committed to this mission. >> if the world is committed to this, it will require us to something -- will acquire us excepting additional responsibility. >> many civilians have been killed. taliban fighters are regrouping and claims of fraud hang over the elections. could an iraqi-style surge help? >> i don't think there is support for sending more troops to afghanistan. >> today, the president will hear from the nato secretary- general to send military trainers. >> they will have a different mission, to train the afghan security forces. >> in a war obama has long called necessary. >> what the president says is also necessary is a revised four strategy is bound to deepen his responsibility. -- a revised war strategy. a decision is still weeks away. >> lance corporal jordan is one of the latest war casualties. his family says he was shot in the chest. he joined the marines a few years after high school and he spent eight months
>> my overriding goal is to dismantle the al qaeda network. >> 68,000 troops are in afghanistan now, almost one- third on barack obama's order. the pentagon is committed to this mission. >> if the world is committed to this, it will require us to something -- will acquire us excepting additional responsibility. >> many civilians have been killed. taliban fighters are regrouping and claims of fraud hang over the elections. could an iraqi-style surge help? >> i don't...
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afghanistan was an exceptional issue, you might think. here was a country whose instability and takeover brat calls has led almost directly to attacks on our own soil. and yet before long americans became fatigued by stories from afghanistan and the ever-growing number of american casualties. we became frustrated by the slow progress of the country's development towards democracy and stability. afghanistan, despite its importance to our and our responsibility for its predicament, quickly started to seem like a sinkhole. if we are impatient about an exceptional case such as afghanistan, then how, then how much more impatient will we be when our efforts are driven by more compassion than self-interest and security? even when you talk to aid workers or workers at nonprofits whose philanthropic work takes them overseas, they will tell you americans ask them why don't you just focus your work on america? why go to africa or asia or south america to help kids or help with disasters? why not do it right here? there are complicated answers to the
afghanistan was an exceptional issue, you might think. here was a country whose instability and takeover brat calls has led almost directly to attacks on our own soil. and yet before long americans became fatigued by stories from afghanistan and the ever-growing number of american casualties. we became frustrated by the slow progress of the country's development towards democracy and stability. afghanistan, despite its importance to our and our responsibility for its predicament, quickly...
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first on afghanistan. i returned from days with meetings with our troops and commander and have come away impressed and inspired by the changes that have taken place on the ground in recent months. it's no secret that for too long the military in afghanistan suffered from a lack of focus and resources and attention. compasser baited by the focus on iraq for most of the past decade. when they agreed in 2006 to take the lead for security across afghanistan, i suspected many allies would be primarily peacekeeping. development systems. more candid north balkans, instead nato found a tough fight against a resurgent taliban resurging from its force in pakistan. since the challenges inthirpte any coalition -- came to the surface, the caveat that tied the hands of commanders in sometimes infuriating ways, the -- al highs -- in some cases wildly dis pretty contributions from different members' fates. frustrations with these obstacles sometimes boiled into public view. i had some choice words to say on this subject
first on afghanistan. i returned from days with meetings with our troops and commander and have come away impressed and inspired by the changes that have taken place on the ground in recent months. it's no secret that for too long the military in afghanistan suffered from a lack of focus and resources and attention. compasser baited by the focus on iraq for most of the past decade. when they agreed in 2006 to take the lead for security across afghanistan, i suspected many allies would be...
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not want the trial to be held in afghanistan. >> new details about the man whoa killed seven people in france. >> mohammed merah never intended to carry out a shooting spree. he was originally planning to kill a some but he arrived too late. >>> merah killed seven people. >>> prosecutors say merah filmed himself. and so far, they are not finding any evidence he was linked to al-qaeda as claimed. >>> two people have died from injuries they sustained in the quake on tuesday. one man died after a wall collapsed on top of him. another victim died from complications of a heart attack. the quake could be felt 200 miles away. hundreds of homes are damaged. >>> whitney houston's singer reacts with sadness. the singer was using cocaine just before her death. >> the los angeles county coroner's office confirms that drugs did play a role in whitney houston's death. >> cocaine use indicated an acute use. and it appeared that the cocaine has been used in the time period just prior to her collapse in the bathtub at the hotel. >> reporter: houston's body was discovered in the bathtub of her beverl
not want the trial to be held in afghanistan. >> new details about the man whoa killed seven people in france. >> mohammed merah never intended to carry out a shooting spree. he was originally planning to kill a some but he arrived too late. >>> merah killed seven people. >>> prosecutors say merah filmed himself. and so far, they are not finding any evidence he was linked to al-qaeda as claimed. >>> two people have died from injuries they sustained in the...
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the soldiers will be deployed in afghanistan for a year. >> we hope they come home safe. this coming tuesday, a young man will graduate from the naval academy. a great achievement. but for cabin, when you hear his story, you will know what his graduation day is special. >> he will graduate with a degree in economics. he will also be the first paraplegic shipment ever to graduate from the academy. he will graduate from the naval academy in annapolis on tuesday, fulfilling a lifelong dream. >> i've wanted to be in the military. in high school, i was interested in the navy seal career path. cook until just a few months ago, he was not sure he would be able to graduate with his class. he was paralyzed from the waist down in a freak accident. he and his friends are participating in an indenture race in virginia. it started to storm and a tree fell on him. >> i see him lying face down. he was not breathing. he was unconscious at the time. we had to do our best to keep them alive. >> kevin credits his friends for saving his life, but his back was broken. through it all, he had o
the soldiers will be deployed in afghanistan for a year. >> we hope they come home safe. this coming tuesday, a young man will graduate from the naval academy. a great achievement. but for cabin, when you hear his story, you will know what his graduation day is special. >> he will graduate with a degree in economics. he will also be the first paraplegic shipment ever to graduate from the academy. he will graduate from the naval academy in annapolis on tuesday, fulfilling a lifelong...
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an accusation afghanistan's leadership has repeatedly denied this month pakistani strikes into afghanistan, regions increase tensions. fu, the pakistan says it was targeting a group which had attacked it. security forces, but couple claims the strikes killed, 8 civilians, it strikes and not the only way that pakistan is retaliation. it often shuts the border between the 2 countries affecting the livelihood of thousands of skins. so probably last year pockets done asked undocumented african refugees to leave the country, costing thousands to flee will be deported. many now believe that in state of policies that punish f gun civilians pakistan should engage with the taliban leadership in a meaningful dialogue as a way to come to the dangerous threat of terrorism engulfing the region. on the new report from the german power to the welfare of association is found in the alarm about the countries high rates of poverty. on 14000000 people living below the poverty line, including a record number of children, the deputy who has been to visit a food bank here in by then to meet people who are strug
an accusation afghanistan's leadership has repeatedly denied this month pakistani strikes into afghanistan, regions increase tensions. fu, the pakistan says it was targeting a group which had attacked it. security forces, but couple claims the strikes killed, 8 civilians, it strikes and not the only way that pakistan is retaliation. it often shuts the border between the 2 countries affecting the livelihood of thousands of skins. so probably last year pockets done asked undocumented african...
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and afghanistan -- implications in the u.s., and afghanistan are tremendous. we have a preview of the president's remarks. >> reporter: it's the beginning of the end of the longest war in u.s. history. >> there are concerns among the american people who are tired of a decade of war. >> reporter: tonight after 10 years in afghanistan, president obama outlines his plan for a troop withdrawal. one that would mean more scenes like this. >> most amazing feeling in the world. you feel like rock stars. >> reporter: it's a decade of human sacrifice and more than 12,000 have been wounded in 1500 americans have been killed. on capitol hill, the debate has been furious with some calling for a major drawndown. >> i believe it's time to rebuild america not afghanistan. >> reporter: others echoing military leaders say too fast is too dangerous. >> i am pleased the senator from west virginia went to afghanistan once. i would suggest that he consult with the people who know best since 2009 when the surge began we have had success on the ground in afghanistan. >> i do not see
and afghanistan -- implications in the u.s., and afghanistan are tremendous. we have a preview of the president's remarks. >> reporter: it's the beginning of the end of the longest war in u.s. history. >> there are concerns among the american people who are tired of a decade of war. >> reporter: tonight after 10 years in afghanistan, president obama outlines his plan for a troop withdrawal. one that would mean more scenes like this. >> most amazing feeling in the world....
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. >> family and friends gathered to bid farewell to a bare lead soldier killed in afghanistan. he received a hero's homecoming. police escorted his body to the funeral home before a service today at the woods burrow. he was killed last month. he would be laid to rest with full military honors tomorrow at arlington national cemetery. >> we have more reaction to the youtube the video of u.s. marines allegedly urinating on dead taliban fighters. officials have condemned it and are now investigating. nicole is in washington and has the latest. >> the white house called the video deplorable, reprehensible, and unacceptable. >> the images have gone viral on the internet. a group of u.s. marines urinating on the bodies of taliban fightrers. >> any individual whose involvement is confirmed will be held fully accountable. >> the pentagon has ordered an immediate investigation leon panetta called the behavior utterly deplorable and said he condemned it in the strongest possible terms of pure >> i do not know if the president has seen the video. he is aware of it and shares in the sentime
. >> family and friends gathered to bid farewell to a bare lead soldier killed in afghanistan. he received a hero's homecoming. police escorted his body to the funeral home before a service today at the woods burrow. he was killed last month. he would be laid to rest with full military honors tomorrow at arlington national cemetery. >> we have more reaction to the youtube the video of u.s. marines allegedly urinating on dead taliban fighters. officials have condemned it and are now...
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on which nato is building its long- term engagement with afghanistan. it will last beyond the date are called natural end. >> as for the u.s. aid and its involvement in afghanistan, president obama said that troop withdrawal this summer will be significant and not just a tote -- will be significant. >> flames shot out of a home. it happened on 32nd street in east baltimore. there is no word tonight on what caused the blaze. luckily, no one was hurt. the investigation is ongoing. a number of families had been left without a roof over their heads. >> just after 11:00 this morning, a fire broke out at a condominium complex. there was a bit of good is despite the devastation. >> firefighters wrapped up the scene just a couple of hours ago. as you can see, the fire damage has been limited to the top of the building there that houses six different condo units. the rest of the damage to the other units mostly smoke and water damage. there is some good news, though. no one was hurt and to pet owners to thought that their parents had died in the fire had a very
on which nato is building its long- term engagement with afghanistan. it will last beyond the date are called natural end. >> as for the u.s. aid and its involvement in afghanistan, president obama said that troop withdrawal this summer will be significant and not just a tote -- will be significant. >> flames shot out of a home. it happened on 32nd street in east baltimore. there is no word tonight on what caused the blaze. luckily, no one was hurt. the investigation is ongoing. a...
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we were right there to see the best hugs of the year from afghanistan. what an emotional ride this is. besides having our soldiers home the next best thing is making sure our kids are taken care of. you're going see a child's wish come true. >>> okay you social networkers we're going to take a look at what clicked for you this year. [ snoring ] [ thunder crashes ] [ snoring ] [ thunder crashes ] [ snoring ] [ male announcer ] vicks nyquil cold and flu. the nighttime, sniffling, sneezing, coughing, aching, fever, best sleep you ever got with a cold... medicine. ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] vicks dayquil. defeats 5 cold & flu symptoms. ♪ . you know what we search post tweet and retweet says a lot about us. major networking shots and search engines. what topped the list, what got social media users clicking sharing tweeting and buzzing in 2011? apparently a teen with a ridiculously catchy song. rebecca black in her video friday topped the list of you tube most watched videos. whether you loved or hated that you couldn't get it out of your head. on twitter a
we were right there to see the best hugs of the year from afghanistan. what an emotional ride this is. besides having our soldiers home the next best thing is making sure our kids are taken care of. you're going see a child's wish come true. >>> okay you social networkers we're going to take a look at what clicked for you this year. [ snoring ] [ thunder crashes ] [ snoring ] [ thunder crashes ] [ snoring ] [ male announcer ] vicks nyquil cold and flu. the nighttime, sniffling,...
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he was the first afghanistan casuality from the maryland national guard. today, a training facility in reisterstown will be named in his honor. hundreds of soldiers have trained there including bowen himself. >>> news time is 5:47. an award the family wished they never received. mark faulkenhan was awarded the medal of honor for being killed while trying to save others. his wife and their two young sons receive ate ward. mark faulkenhan put his life on the line for others. rising to chief in middle river, becoming an instructor in fire safety for the secret service and moving into a role of a volunteer firefighter at the lutherville company. he was wearing a uniform that day on january 19th when he became trapped inside a home in hillendale in a apartment complex. >> he didn't do it for recognition. he did it to help his community. that's all he ever wanted to do. he wasn't look for recognition. >> several member of a lutherville fire company received honors for their work with the fire. the medal of honor is not awarded offer. last time someone received i
he was the first afghanistan casuality from the maryland national guard. today, a training facility in reisterstown will be named in his honor. hundreds of soldiers have trained there including bowen himself. >>> news time is 5:47. an award the family wished they never received. mark faulkenhan was awarded the medal of honor for being killed while trying to save others. his wife and their two young sons receive ate ward. mark faulkenhan put his life on the line for others. rising to...
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whether to send 40,000 more troops to afghanistan. he sent a message to the commander to pipe down. >> our best advice to the president was candid birth private. >> he went public to get a lot more troops. >> this was friday in london. >> at a strategy that does not leave afghanistan in a stable position is probably a shortsighted strategy. >> hours later, he was called aboard air force one with a one- on-one with the commander in chief. >> the president considers it a process moving forward. >> the president has already exacted his advice on change. moving u.s. forces into urban areas to be seen as protectors. >> this weekend's firefight is far from any town. the fallen americans were fighting a go to the enemy afghan war. whether obama sends troops are not. >> the obama goal is to stabilize afghanistan and it may now be possible. >> still to come, a woman who kept wild pets is dead, apparently killed by one of them. >> after a deadly accident, residents are questioning the safety of traffic lights. that story's coming up. >> as i wa
whether to send 40,000 more troops to afghanistan. he sent a message to the commander to pipe down. >> our best advice to the president was candid birth private. >> he went public to get a lot more troops. >> this was friday in london. >> at a strategy that does not leave afghanistan in a stable position is probably a shortsighted strategy. >> hours later, he was called aboard air force one with a one- on-one with the commander in chief. >> the president...
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. >> soldiers in afghanistan celebrated the fourth of july with a special flag raising ceremony. they listened to speeches and sang patriotic songs. two weeks ago, president barack obama announced plans for an initial withdrawal of 10,000 troops from afghanistan by the end of the year, with another 32,000 by the end of 2012. as of late may, 1610 americans have been killed in the war in afghanistan spit and attempted robbery in dundalk leads to a stabbing that sent one man to the hospital. the victim was stabbed at rolling road around 10:00 last night. the man was taken to johns hopkins and his condition was unknown this noon. no word on a suspect or possible motive. baltimore city police are looking for the person who was -- who shot a man in east baltimore a man was walking at the 1600 block of around 9:30 sunday morning when he was shot in the head. the victim was taken the hospital, where he is in stable condition. as the gunmen who shot a man several times in northeast baltimore is still at large, investigators believe that the 27-year-old victim was shot at the border block
. >> soldiers in afghanistan celebrated the fourth of july with a special flag raising ceremony. they listened to speeches and sang patriotic songs. two weeks ago, president barack obama announced plans for an initial withdrawal of 10,000 troops from afghanistan by the end of the year, with another 32,000 by the end of 2012. as of late may, 1610 americans have been killed in the war in afghanistan spit and attempted robbery in dundalk leads to a stabbing that sent one man to the hospital....
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. >> it is live from afghanistan your home and auto policies and save. don't worry, tiny people. flo is a gentle giant. bundle home and auto at progressive.com. >> it was a really special to today for a lot once whose families were serving in afghanistan. >> it was all put together by the baltimore ravens. >> that picture that you see behind me at the stadium is live from afghanistan. >> for the fifth year in a row, the baltimore ravens are helping to bring our maryland troops in afghanistan and their families at home closer together. >> we wanted to saluted the troops and everybody who is serving at home and abroad. this is our salute to all of our military personnel. >> they were testing the satellite between the stadium. they were making sure everything is set to go on sunday. during the test, two lucky families were able to talk and see family members in afghanistan. >> i love you. i miss you so much. >> he was able to talk with his mom, and daughter, sister, and brother. sergeant first class david rosendale was able to talk with his wife. imagine, this was all very emotional
. >> it is live from afghanistan your home and auto policies and save. don't worry, tiny people. flo is a gentle giant. bundle home and auto at progressive.com. >> it was a really special to today for a lot once whose families were serving in afghanistan. >> it was all put together by the baltimore ravens. >> that picture that you see behind me at the stadium is live from afghanistan. >> for the fifth year in a row, the baltimore ravens are helping to bring our...
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. >> president obama will outline his strategy for the war in afghanistan tonight. our washington bureau reporter has a preview. >> we learned this morning that president obama debriefed present, on his war plan which will place more responsibility on the afghan leader. >> the president will talk about the fact that this is not an open-ended commitment. >> expect the president to discuss an exit strategy, training more troops in afghanistan. >> members of congress have a certain right to know how long it should take if it goes according to plan. >> u.s. officials say the president will call for 35,000 additional troops with a gradual deployment over the next year. >> they will conduct a counterinsurgency strategy and focus on critical areas in southern afghanistan. could the president is counting on allies to add more forces from france to britain. one issue he may not elaborate on its cost. lawmakers are split on how much it should cost. >> it is long overdue that we should step up and pay for these initiatives. >> he is going to commit the necessary troops. >> he
. >> president obama will outline his strategy for the war in afghanistan tonight. our washington bureau reporter has a preview. >> we learned this morning that president obama debriefed present, on his war plan which will place more responsibility on the afghan leader. >> the president will talk about the fact that this is not an open-ended commitment. >> expect the president to discuss an exit strategy, training more troops in afghanistan. >> members of congress...
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eight soldiers in afghanistan were killed at their outpost. taliban forces are behind the attacks. >> the deadly battle came in afghanistan's most hostile mountainous terrain. it is only 20 miles from the pakistan border. some 80 enemy fighters launched a vicious attack with a record propelled grenades and machine guns -- with rocket-propelled grenades and machine guns. u.s. forces fought back hard. farming the mountainsides with attack helicopters and heavy of to -- artillery. in the end of eight americans were killed. u.s. military officials claim as many as 50 enemy dead. the top commander told the news early -- enemy fighters held the early advantage because they held up high ground against the mountainside. >> to have a lot of rocky, mountainous terrain with a lot of trees. it is hard to see people. the enemy can use that as protection. >> the u.s. military is shutting down many of these remote combat outposts because the risk far outweighs the rewards. an additional tragedy is that those soldiers killed over the weekend were set to shut
eight soldiers in afghanistan were killed at their outpost. taliban forces are behind the attacks. >> the deadly battle came in afghanistan's most hostile mountainous terrain. it is only 20 miles from the pakistan border. some 80 enemy fighters launched a vicious attack with a record propelled grenades and machine guns -- with rocket-propelled grenades and machine guns. u.s. forces fought back hard. farming the mountainsides with attack helicopters and heavy of to -- artillery. in the end...
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a private as they were serving in afghanistan. here is more on the latest. >> the china town community came together for the funeral of the private in october. his body was found in a guard tour in afghanistan, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. eight soldiers had charges filed against him. >> he was dragged from his bed. we were told that he had to do the crawls as they threw rocks at the back of his head. >> they think it was a hazing ritual that was racially motivated. he was always fighting allegations that he was not an american. all of the men charged were his superiors. >> his mother said that he always wanted to serve his country -- supporters of the family said they are upset that the army has not released the details. they want the full autopsy report when they meet in a few week. the crimes they were charged with are man slaughter and all are assignd from a different base and removed from their duty and under close supervision as they wait on possible military justice. >>> there will be a hearing to see if there
a private as they were serving in afghanistan. here is more on the latest. >> the china town community came together for the funeral of the private in october. his body was found in a guard tour in afghanistan, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. eight soldiers had charges filed against him. >> he was dragged from his bed. we were told that he had to do the crawls as they threw rocks at the back of his head. >> they think it was a hazing ritual that was racially...
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and nato forces have recalled all workers in admit -- in afghanistan. the violence continues in syria as the international red cross works to help people leave of the besieged city of homs. amateur video posted online shows the government's continued assault there. >> efforts are continuing by the red cross and the syrian and red crescent to evacuate more people from the besieged city of homs. this is a very limited operation. the red cross says that overnight they were only able to take out fewer than 30 people, starting with women and children. critics are dismissing this as a public-relations move by the syrian government to buy more time all it continues its crackdown on the opposition. just today, the opposition said at least 20 people have been killed in the ongoing violence. >> the u.s. military is delivering aid to remote villages and montenegro hit by the heaviest snowfall in decades. u.s. army blackhawk helicopters flew over the mountains for the first time since 1999. 13 years later, they are on a peace mission to help thousands of snowbound
and nato forces have recalled all workers in admit -- in afghanistan. the violence continues in syria as the international red cross works to help people leave of the besieged city of homs. amateur video posted online shows the government's continued assault there. >> efforts are continuing by the red cross and the syrian and red crescent to evacuate more people from the besieged city of homs. this is a very limited operation. the red cross says that overnight they were only able to take...
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this is when i just came back from afghanistan to read, paratrooper and i thought in afghanistan with the 82nd airborne and this time i just come back from afghanistan, and i was working at the state department as a white house fellow. for those that don't know a white house fellow is a nonpolitical nonpartisan fellowship where you work as a senior advisor just because they want you to have it sent to be engaged in where you are. and to see what it's like at that level in government. i had the blessings of working at the state department and this section is talk to bit about when people are talking about foreign aid and foreign assistance and what it means to reach out and help people around the world with our resources and such a misses the point and what you briefly make. it says: this is a tricky point navigates. why should we care about what's going on thousands of miles away? afghanistan was a conceptual issue, he might think you're here is a country whose instability and takeover of radicals has led almost directly to attacks on our own soil and get, before long americans became
this is when i just came back from afghanistan to read, paratrooper and i thought in afghanistan with the 82nd airborne and this time i just come back from afghanistan, and i was working at the state department as a white house fellow. for those that don't know a white house fellow is a nonpolitical nonpartisan fellowship where you work as a senior advisor just because they want you to have it sent to be engaged in where you are. and to see what it's like at that level in government. i had the...
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commander in afghanistan, general stanley says that he believes that rising presence of international forces is taking down the militants. >> i believe that we have changed the way we operate in afghanistan, we have changed some of our structures and we are on the way to convincing the afghan people that we are here to protect them. >> the general's optimism comes as an abc poll shows that 70% of afghans believe the country is headed in the right direction. that's the highest level of optimism since 2005. >>> of fire companies in baltimore city, state delegate keith haynes plans -- to conduct a study aimed at reorganizing the entire fire department. fire cheer says response times have suffered since the department started the closures but. the chief adds he cannot cut the fire department anymore without seriously affecting response times and public safety. >>> all right. there's a new effort underway to block a casino at a mall. the maryland jockey club is paying a washington based firm to collection signatures for the petition drive. they operate laural park and wants the slots opera
commander in afghanistan, general stanley says that he believes that rising presence of international forces is taking down the militants. >> i believe that we have changed the way we operate in afghanistan, we have changed some of our structures and we are on the way to convincing the afghan people that we are here to protect them. >> the general's optimism comes as an abc poll shows that 70% of afghans believe the country is headed in the right direction. that's the highest level...
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. >> it has been another deadly day in afghanistan. 12 people were killed in an attack in kabul, and least 90 people killed in a huge car bombing in pakistan. more pressure is being put on president obama about the wisdom in sending more troops to afghanistan. >> the worst attack was then peshawar, pakistan. the car bomb ripped into a market, killing scores of women and children. the terrorist sending a defiant message to the pakistan government that has been assaulting taliban strongholds near by. also a defiant message to america. secretary of state hillary clinton in pakistan fired back. >> these extremists are committed to destroying that which is dear to us, as much as they are committed to destroying that which is dear to you and to all people. >> 230 miles away and kabul, afghanistan, extremists attacked a guest house used by u.n. workers. at least 11 people died. challenge to prime minister karzai. president obama signed a bill authorizing billions more for the fight in afghanistan, and is considering sending a lot more u.s. forces. in the latest nbc news poll, only 25% of th
. >> it has been another deadly day in afghanistan. 12 people were killed in an attack in kabul, and least 90 people killed in a huge car bombing in pakistan. more pressure is being put on president obama about the wisdom in sending more troops to afghanistan. >> the worst attack was then peshawar, pakistan. the car bomb ripped into a market, killing scores of women and children. the terrorist sending a defiant message to the pakistan government that has been assaulting taliban...
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what do we do with afghanistan? what is the end game? >> i think the game is over. i think we need to bring our troops home, not just from afghanistan and iraq but all around the world. i don't believe that america can -- we can no longer be the world's police force. we need to bring our troops home and concentrate on protecting us at home. >>> is the healthcare reform act really the answer? it's the landmark for pob and mitt romney said he will repeal it immediately. >> it's a 10,000 page bill -- or law. there's going to be some good. there's going to be some bad. i believe that it is the signature law for president obama and the signature law for governor romney in massachusetts. i personally would repeal the bad and try to keep the good, especially maintaining insurance on our children until they're 26. >> we have about a minute left. while you are one person running for congress, how do you address the on going stalemate and jm nastiness that exists in both houses? >> i believe it's due to party alee gens. they both feel they need to defend their party. overall,
what do we do with afghanistan? what is the end game? >> i think the game is over. i think we need to bring our troops home, not just from afghanistan and iraq but all around the world. i don't believe that america can -- we can no longer be the world's police force. we need to bring our troops home and concentrate on protecting us at home. >>> is the healthcare reform act really the answer? it's the landmark for pob and mitt romney said he will repeal it immediately. >>...
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troops in afghanistan. >> one week after general mcchrystal's resignation, the senate committee is voting to send general david petraeus. >> general petraeus told the committee supports the strategy in afghanistan, including the timeline for withdrawing u.s. forces. general david petraeus says if he is confirmed, he will be relentless in his pursuit of the taliban. >> the idea is it you can get your teeth into the jugular of the enemy, you don't let go. >> while he has won praise from lawmakers of both parties, it is his support of a 2011 deadline to begin withdrawing troops that drew the sharpest questions. >> july 2011 will mark the beginning of a process, not the day when the u.s. had for the exits and turns out the lights. >> he says the pace of the drawdown will depend on conditions on the ground. >> somebody needs to get it straight, without doubt, what the hell we're going to do come july because it determines whether someone in afghanistan is going to stay in the fight. >> the taliban problem as the perception of cut and run and that is what they're talking about. >> democrats say
troops in afghanistan. >> one week after general mcchrystal's resignation, the senate committee is voting to send general david petraeus. >> general petraeus told the committee supports the strategy in afghanistan, including the timeline for withdrawing u.s. forces. general david petraeus says if he is confirmed, he will be relentless in his pursuit of the taliban. >> the idea is it you can get your teeth into the jugular of the enemy, you don't let go. >> while he has...
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defense teams are talking about sending more troops into afghanistan. charlie d'agata, cbs news, london. >> north korea is in the final stages of enriching uranium, giving them a new way to make a new bomb. despite international pressure to stop them, north korea may soon produce uranium-based bombs in addition to those made from plutonium. the move comes as world powers try to talk to them. >>> investigators say the man in the khaki shorts there, 65-year-old william rice threw a punch at the man dressed in black. officers believe the man in black bit off part of his pinky finger. police have asked the man in black to come forward and tell his side of the story. he has yet to do so. >>> lots more still ahead on eyewitness news at noon. take a live look and stick around. your complete first morning weather forecast. now 2.5 minutes away on a xautiful friday. >>> don has a friend there. antonio is a male labrador retriever mix. he's wearing a pretty yellow scarf compliments of the sponsor. if you had a whole box of these, what would they be? they'd be an
defense teams are talking about sending more troops into afghanistan. charlie d'agata, cbs news, london. >> north korea is in the final stages of enriching uranium, giving them a new way to make a new bomb. despite international pressure to stop them, north korea may soon produce uranium-based bombs in addition to those made from plutonium. the move comes as world powers try to talk to them. >>> investigators say the man in the khaki shorts there, 65-year-old william rice threw a...
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. >> what is next in the war in afghanistan? that is what officials are reviewing after a sober assessment of the situation there. nikole killion has the latest. >> the report is classified, but it gives a hard look at some of the challenges in afghanistan. in a report submitted to the pentagon this week, the general describes the war in afghanistan as it being serious. success is achievable. according to the officials, the taliban insurgency is stronger than previously thought. he is suggesting increasing the ranks of afghan soldiers and police to deal with it. on a tour of an aircraft facility, secretary robert gates describes afghanistan as a mixed picture. >> there are some positive developments. the casualties are up. they have a very tough fight in front of them. >> since the war began, august was the deadliest month with 47 troops killed. more than 60,000 forces are on the ground and more on the way later this year. the reviews did not include a request for additional troops. the white house says the president has not see
. >> what is next in the war in afghanistan? that is what officials are reviewing after a sober assessment of the situation there. nikole killion has the latest. >> the report is classified, but it gives a hard look at some of the challenges in afghanistan. in a report submitted to the pentagon this week, the general describes the war in afghanistan as it being serious. success is achievable. according to the officials, the taliban insurgency is stronger than previously thought. he...
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reeorting. 3 anaaysts estimate heeunited statee hassspent rouuhlyy443 billion dollaas on the war in afghanistan. &pp33 mark zuckerberg can hold on to hhssmillions from foonding & partners have giiennup their fight for mooe monee.tyler and cameronnwwnklevoss claiied phey ere shhrtchanged in a 65-miilion ddllar settlement with zzukerbbrg.the winklevosses and a ttiidd - person filedd uit in 004 agaiist acebook and zuckkrberg, claiming heehadd & stolen the idea for facebook 3 appeaas judge ruled the twins could not undo the settlement agreementtthey signed in 2008. the pair wanted to reverss &pp3 uu2 comes toobbltimooe. & bbltimore.extended nats & nats 3 you might have noticed candaae iss't here this morniig... thatts becaase sse was aa thh concert laat night.she shot thhs videe.ááad libáá 3 it was a bbggnight of revenue... for baatimore..-& pvents like last ight's u-2 concert at m & t bank 3 what ácouldá be... a diiappointing year orrstate revenue.theestate ccmptrollerr 40-million dollarssif the uucoming n-f-l season is pourism offfcials areemaking plans to innrease marketing... just in case
reeorting. 3 anaaysts estimate heeunited statee hassspent rouuhlyy443 billion dollaas on the war in afghanistan. &pp33 mark zuckerberg can hold on to hhssmillions from foonding & partners have giiennup their fight for mooe monee.tyler and cameronnwwnklevoss claiied phey ere shhrtchanged in a 65-miilion ddllar settlement with zzukerbbrg.the winklevosses and a ttiidd - person filedd uit in 004 agaiist acebook and zuckkrberg, claiming heehadd & stolen the idea for facebook 3 appeaas...
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drone strike at the pakistan afghanistan border. an intelligence official says that he was killed on friday. u.s. officials are not confirming the death but it comes a little over one week after the secretary of state was in pakistan attempting to patch up relations. >> the potential successor to osama bin laden is reportedly amongst nine people killed in a drone strike in northwest pakistan. the pentagon does not yet confirming the death. he is said to be responsible for several attacks on u.s. forces in afghanistan and is the accused mastermind of the mumbai attacks in india. >> money flowed through his hands. training was done at his behest and direction. getting rid of this guy is really important. >> his death is being reported by local officials and by his followers. the killing is seen as a serious blow to al qaeda and the taliban. another strike within pakistan border threatens to strain the already frayed relations between the countries. >> president obama will meet with his national security team on monday. the yemeni vice
drone strike at the pakistan afghanistan border. an intelligence official says that he was killed on friday. u.s. officials are not confirming the death but it comes a little over one week after the secretary of state was in pakistan attempting to patch up relations. >> the potential successor to osama bin laden is reportedly amongst nine people killed in a drone strike in northwest pakistan. the pentagon does not yet confirming the death. he is said to be responsible for several attacks...
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is spending 120 billion dollars in afghanistan this year alone. since the war began nearly 10 years ago, almost 300 billion. the president acknowledged the frustrations over the price tag and said things will now change. >> i also made it clear that our commitment would not be open-ended. and that we would begin to draw down the forces this july. tonight, i can tell you that we are fulfilling that commitment. >> reporter: now so far more than 1500 troops have been killed in the war. sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >>> for more on this we turn to your two cents about the troop withdrawal. jim writes in on the official wm -- ba. c2 face -- abc2 facebook page glad it is happening and hope more come home too. go to the official abc2wmar facebook fan page and leave your thoughts and we will read them throughout the course of the morning. >>> tens of thousands of fans packed m and t bank stadium to see u2 come to town. people lined up early for the concert and we were there for "good morning maryland" not thinking anyone would be outside. lines were forming
is spending 120 billion dollars in afghanistan this year alone. since the war began nearly 10 years ago, almost 300 billion. the president acknowledged the frustrations over the price tag and said things will now change. >> i also made it clear that our commitment would not be open-ended. and that we would begin to draw down the forces this july. tonight, i can tell you that we are fulfilling that commitment. >> reporter: now so far more than 1500 troops have been killed in the war....
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troops and marines to afghanistan. lance corporal sherbot parents weighed in on that days after their son paid the ultimate price. >> it's never going to end. i mean, i don't care how many troops they send, it's not going to end. it's going to keep on going. >> my whole thoughts, bring them home. too late for my baby, bring the others home so their parents don't have to do this. >> reporter: you will be buried this weekend not far from his home in frederick county. >>> signs of a threat loom large. days before iran is to begin talks with western nations over its nuclear program there's word that tehran has test fired its most advanced missiles. just friday the u.s. announced there was a secret facility to enrich uranium. >>> now back here at home, the latest fallout from the controversy surrounding a.c.o.r.n.. bank of america has suspended all ties with the community group under pressure from members of congress. terry owens is working on this and he joins us live with more. >> reporter: bank of america actually one of
troops and marines to afghanistan. lance corporal sherbot parents weighed in on that days after their son paid the ultimate price. >> it's never going to end. i mean, i don't care how many troops they send, it's not going to end. it's going to keep on going. >> my whole thoughts, bring them home. too late for my baby, bring the others home so their parents don't have to do this. >> reporter: you will be buried this weekend not far from his home in frederick county....